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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Clemson University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle low motivation and high attrition?

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